News India Live, Digital Desk: Before the start of cricket’s biggest mega event ‘T20 World Cup 2026’, the Kangaroo team has suffered a wound which will be difficult to heal. Australia’s star fast bowler and ODI/Test captain Pat Cummins is out of this entire tournament due to injury. Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the new squad of the team by including a new player in his place.1. Why was Pat Cummins out? (The Reason) Pat Cummins was struggling with ‘back injury’ (back problem) for some time. According to reports, his injury became serious during the home series, after which the medical team has advised him to take long rest. Cummins’s exclusion is a big blow for Australia because he is not only the leading bowler but is also considered the team’s strategist.2. Who will take over the reins of captaincy? (The New Leadership) In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia has once again expressed confidence in Mitchell Marsh. Marsh will captain the Kangaroo team in the World Cup. Under the captaincy of Marsh, Australia has performed brilliantly in the T20 format in recent times.3. Australia’s new squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 The 15-man squad announced by Cricket Australia is as follows:Player NameBandMitchell Marsh (Captain)AllrounderTravis HeadbatsmanGlenn MaxwellAllrounderMitchell StarcFast bowlerAdam ZampaSpinnerJosh HazlewoodFast bowlerJack Fraser-McGurkBassman (young sensation) in place of Pat Cummins Experienced fast bowlers Xavier Bartlett or Nathan Ellis are likely to be included in the main squad (await official confirmation).4. Bet on young players: This time the Australian selectors have given preference to youth along with experience. The presence of an explosive batsman like Jack Fraser-McGurk in the team makes it clear that Australia is in the mood for ‘aggressive cricket’ this time. Also, Josh Inglis has been included as the main wicketkeeper. Will Cummins be missed? The Australian team may be studded with stars, but Pat Cummins’ experience in big tournaments and his ability to withstand pressure was very useful to the team. Now the dual responsibility of the bowling attack will be on the shoulders of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. On Indian pitches (if India is the host), the lack of Cummins can also be missed during stroke-making.